[He does his best to tune out the groans of pain. It's not that he doesn't care, but he can't afford the distraction when he needs to put everything he has into the run to save both of their lives.
When they finally stop, he's trembling slightly and sweating despite the cold. But they're inside, and safe, and that's what matters.]
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When they finally stop, he's trembling slightly and sweating despite the cold. But they're inside, and safe, and that's what matters.]
...could be a worse one.
[At least they're going to survive it.]
Deep breaths, I'm gonna put you down now.